January 2024

Wednesday, January 31

8:15 a.m.

Montana Constituent Coffee

9:00 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Federation of the Blind: Jim Marks (President, Helena Chapter); Kathy Marks; and Jacob Krissovich (President, National Federation of the Blind, Montana)

9:30 a.m.

Met with representatives from the MT Drug Free Community Coalition: Sara Mahoney, Fromberg; Jody Hansich, Helena; Suzanne Seppala, Billings; Joanna Hazen, Lakeside; Amanda Bohrer, Anaconda; Reagan Mecham, Sean Mecham, Scott Rasmussen, Makenzie Brush, Ethan Chew, Bridger Goris, Madison Rasmussen, and Maryssa Skinner, Frenchtown; McKenzie Salka, Danielle Reddish, Neal Tucek, Rhonda Long, Jolyssa Jimenez, and Kendra Selstad, Lewistown; Brooke Hill, Erin Montgomery, Amelia Maki, and

10:00 a.m.

Attended Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Hearing

10:15 a.m.

Met with Ms. Daiga Mierina (Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia), Ms. Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen (Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania), and Mr. Lauri Hussar (President of the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia), along with Senators Patty Murray, Susan Collins, and Chris Coons

11:00 a.m.

Met with representatives from the National Barley Growers Association: Mitch Konen (Vice President, Fairfield); Boyd Heilig (Director, Moore); Steve Sheffels (Director, Great Falls); and Charlie Bumgarner (Director, Great Falls)

11:30 a.m.

Senate floor session

12:45 p.m.

Attended Democratic Caucus

2:15 p.m.

Senate floor session

3:30 p.m.

Chaired Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing

5:30 p.m.

Senate floor session

5:40 p.m.

Attended the Beer Institute & National Barley Growers Association “Barley, Brews & Boots” Reception

Tuesday, January 30

4:00 p.m.

Met with representatives from the Blackfeet Tribe: Councilman Weatherwax and Dan Gans

5:30 p.m.

Senate floor session

Friday, January 26

6:40 a.m.

Press interview

7:15 a.m.

Met with Local Veteran Lee Rimkus

8:00 a.m.

Met with Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham and Deputy Mayor Joey Morrison

9:00 a.m.

Toured HRDC Market Place

11:00 a.m.

Hosted PACT Act event

12:00 p.m.

Press interview

12:30 p.m.

Met with Staff and Partners of Western Transportation Institute: Dr. Kelvin Wang, Director of Western Transportation Institute; Brett Gunnink, MSU Dean of Engineering; and Chad Welborn, MDT/MSU Design Unit Manager

Thursday, January 25

9:00 a.m.

Met with Drew and Mckenzie Gallagher (Helena)

9:15 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Crow Tribe: Chairman Frank White Clay, Levi Black Eagle (Secretary), Channis Whiteman (Vice Secretary), Majel Russell (Legal Counsel, Elk River Law Office); Georgette Boggio (Legal Counsel); and Matt Wise (Wise Capital)

9:30 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Montana Grain Growers Association: Boyd Heilig (President, Moore); Steve Sheffels (Treasurer, Great Falls); Nathan Keane (Past President, Loma); Lori Whickett (MT Wheat and Barley); Lee Dahlman (MT Wheat and Barley); and Riley Slivka

10:00 a.m.

Attended Banking Committee Hearing

11:30 a.m.

Senate floor session

12:15 p.m.

Rural Press Call

12:45 p.m.

Attended DPCC meeting with UAW President Shawn Fain

1:00 p.m.

Met with representatives from the American Chiropractic Association: Dr. Caitlin Walter (Great Falls); Dr. Mike Welker (Butte, MT); Bill Higgins; Nadya Sacry (Three Forks)

1:45 p.m.

Senate floor session

Wednesday, January 24

8:00 a.m.

Met with leadership from NCAA: Governor Charlie Baker (President); Andrew Usyk; and Dawn Booth

8:15 a.m.

Montana Constituent Coffee

9:20 a.m.

Press interview

10:00 a.m.

Chaired Veterans’ Affairs Committee Roundtable

11:30 a.m.

Senate floor session

11:35 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Government Accountability Office: Gene Dodaro (Comptroller General); Jessica Farb (Managing Director, GAO Health Care); Mark Bird (Assistant Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity); and Nikki Clowers (Managing Director, Congressional Relations)

12:45 p.m.

Attended Committee Chairs meeting

2:00 p.m.

Press interview

2:15 p.m.

Senate floor session

2:30 p.m.

Met with Todd Wagner (CEO & Co-Founder, 2929 Entertainment); Alan Bullington (Co-Founder & CEO, MGC Sports & Entertainment); and Mike Smith

Tuesday, January 23

9:30 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Fort Peck Indian Tribes Head Start Program: Hilary Gourneau (Program Director); Chelsie McKee; and Faith Birdtail

11:30 a.m.

Senate floor session

12:00 p.m.

Met with Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Senator Jerry Moran

12:45 p.m.

Attended Democratic Caucus

2:15 p.m.

Senate floor session

3:30 p.m.

Press interview

Monday, January 22

9:00 a.m.

Met with leadership from the Veterans Benefits Administration: Josh Jacobs (Under Secretary for Benefits) and Heidi Calderon (Senior Advisor to the under Secretary for Benefits, Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs)

5:30 p.m.

Senate floor session

Thursday, January 18

9:35 a.m.

Press interview

10:00 a.m.

Attended Banking Committee hearing

11:15 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Hello Girls advocacy group: Jim Theres; Michael DeLaune; Kevin Paul; Christina Alegre; Carolyn Timbie; and Catherine Bourgin

12:30 p.m.

Press interview

12:40 p.m.

Senate floor session

12:45 p.m.

Attended DPCC meeting

2:00 p.m.

Phone call with General Thomas Bussiere (Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command)

Wednesday, January 17

8:15 a.m.

Montana Constituent Coffee

9:00 a.m.

Met with representatives from the Fort Belknap Indian Community: President Jeffery Stiffarm; Councilman Steve Fox; Councilman John Allen; Councilman Blake Stiffarm; Councilman Jay Ball; Kristal Fox (Water Director); Joanne Curry (Water Attorney); Rollie Wilson (Attorney); Dan Belcourt (Attorney); Maurisa Bell (Attorney); Cher Stewart (Attorney); Tom Rodgers; Wold Messghinna; and Dan Gans (Polaris Consulting)

10:00 a.m.

Attended Commerce Committee briefing with NTSB Chair Homendy and FAA Administrator Whitaker

12:45 p.m.

Attended Democratic Caucus

2:45 p.m.

Press interview

7:00 p.m.

Delivered remarks at the American Health Care Association Partners in Advancing Post-Acute Care Winter Leadership Summit

Tuesday, January 16

7:00 p.m.

Senate floor session

Thursday, January 11

9:00 a.m.

Met with representatives from Reveal Technology: Garrett Smith (CEO); Dave Caudle (Director of Business Development); and Dan Sennott

9:30 a.m.

Met with representatives from Nomad Global Communication Solutions: Will Schmautz (CEO) and Derrick Woodward (Chief Business Integration Officer)

10:00 a.m.

Attended Banking Committee hearing

11:45 a.m.

Press interview

11:55 a.m.

Senate floor session

12:25 p.m.

Press interview

12:45 p.m.

Attended DPCC meeting

1:45 p.m.

Senate floor session

Wednesday, January 10

8:15 a.m.

Montana Constituent Coffee

9:15 a.m.

Press interview

11:30 a.m.

Senate floor session

12:45 p.m.

Attended Chairs meeting

2:00 p.m.

Attended classified meeting with General Paul Nakasone (National Security Agency)

4:30 p.m.

Met with Michael Lurie (CEO, Rafael USA) and Major General Yoav Har-Even (CEO, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)

Tuesday, January 9

9:00 a.m.

Met with representatives from Union Pacific: Beth Whited (President); Printz Bolin (Vice President, External Relations); and Wes Lujan (Assistant Vice President, External Relations)

11:45 a.m.

Senate floor session

12:30 p.m.

Met with leadership from Salidrone: Richard Jenkins (CEO); and Tom Alexander (Senior VP for Government Affairs)

12:45 p.m.

Attended Democratic Caucus

3:00 p.m.

Met with Phillip Jefferson (Vice Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System) and Kirk Schwartzback (Assistant Congressional Liaison, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System)

Monday, January 8

5:30 p.m.

Senate floor session

Friday, January 5

11:30 a.m.

Met with Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base, the Montana Air National Guard, and members of the Military Affairs Committee: Kelly Aline, Chairman of Military Affairs Committee; Col. Ben Johnson, Deputy Commander-Malmstrom Air Force Base; Col. Scott Smith, Commander 120th Airlift Wing-MANG; Joe Briggs, Cascade County Commissioner; James Larson, Cascade County Commissioner; Joe McKenney, City Commissioner; and Susan Wolff, City Commissioner

12:45 p.m.

Met with Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves